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| CAS No.: | 544-63-8 |
| Formula: | C14h28o2 |
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Basic Information
Product Name: Myristic Acid
Molecular Formula: C14H28O2
Molecular Weight: 228.37
CAS Number: 544-63-8
Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: White to slightly yellowish hard solid, waxy or needle-like crystals; odorless or with a faint tallow-like smell.
Physical Parameters:
Melting Point: 54-58°C
Boiling Point: 326°C (at atmospheric pressure, decomposes at ~250°C)
Density: 0.843 g/cm³ (at 60°C)
Solubility: Insoluble in water; slightly soluble in ethanol; readily soluble in diethyl ether, chloroform, hot ethanol, and acetone.
Chemical Properties:
A saturated fatty acid with stable chemical properties; undergoes reactions such as esterification, acid halide formation, and amidation.
Reacts with alkalis to form corresponding salts (myristates), such as sodium, potassium, and magnesium myristate.
Primary Applications
(1) Cosmetics and Daily Chemicals Industry
Surfactants and Emulsifiers:
Used to produce myristates (e.g., sodium/potassium myristate) for facial cleansers, soaps, and lotions as detergents, emulsifiers, or thickeners.
Isopropyl myristate (IPM), a common cosmetic oil, enhances product permeability in skincare, haircare, and makeup.
Emollient and Texturizer:
Added to lip balms and creams to improve texture and moisturizing effects.
(2) Food Industry
Additives:
Used as a food flavoring (e.g., in dairy products and baked goods), though less common due to its subtle flavor.
Approved for food-grade lubricants or release agents (compliant with GB 1886 standards in China).
(3) Pharmaceutical Industry
Drug Carriers and Excipients:
Used as a base for ointments and suppositories or as a coating material for pharmaceuticals.
Serves as an intermediate in synthesizing pharmaceutical compounds (e.g., ethyl myristate for hormone drug production).
(4) Industrial and Material Fields
Lubricants and Rust Inhibitors:
Applied in metalworking fluids, plastic processing (e.g., PVC stabilizers), and rubber additives to improve processability.
Used in manufacturing candles, crayons, coatings, and leather treatments.
(5) Other Uses
Serves as a fatty acid standard in biochemical research.
Used in agriculture to formulate emulsifiers for pesticides or herbicides.
5. Safety and Regulations
Toxicity: Low toxicity (oral LD50 in rats: ~10 g/kg, practically non-toxic), but high concentrations may irritate skin and mucous membranes.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, sealed and away from fire and oxidizing agents.
Regulatory Standards:
Cosmetic-grade myristic acid must comply with China's Cosmetic Safety Technical Standards and the EU's EC 1223/2009.
Food additives must meet FDA 21 CFR 172.860 and GB 1886.XXX standards in China.
| Liquid products | Drum of 5kg ,10 kg ,25 kg ,50 kg 200 kg ,250 kg . 1000 kg IBC drum. TANK with 20 tons ,25 tons . |
| Solid products | Bag of 1 kg ,2 kg ,5 kg ,25 kg ,500kg ,1000 kg . Drum of 25 kg and 50 kg. |
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Qingdao Jinyu Chemical Co., LTD,which is located in Qingdao City, China, with registered capital of RMB 10 million, is a dynamic chemical import and export enterprise with customer demand as its own responsibility. The founder has been engaged in the chemical industry for more than 20 years. With professional technical and marketing personnel, diversified cooperative factories with synthetic technology and efficient logistics management, we provide services to customers all over the world. After years of hard work, we have selected a number of excellent chemical production cooperative enterprises in China. These enterprises have their own advantages in different chemical synthesis fields. They have passed the strict inspection of suppliers by many customers and formed a long-term and stable strategic partnership with customers. With our partners' excellent equipment, well-trained employees and mature technology, we also continue to provide customers with more products.
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